Senior Quantity Surveyor

Faithful+Gould is a construction consultancy and member of the WS Atkins group of companies (www.atkinsglobal.com). As one of the world’s leading total solutions providers for the built environment, Faithful+Gould has been providing a versatile blend of construction, program, cost and project management to private companies and the public sector for more than 60 years.

We are currently looking for experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our team to work on newly awarded projects across varying sectors and various locations within KSA for a site-based role. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing team on high profile projects within in Saudi Arabia.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• The Quantity Surveyors will report to either a Commercial Manager or Associate Director

• Will be responsible for organizing measurement tasks when preparing estimates / cost plans

• Draft estimates / cost plans for review and finalization with senior management.

• Preparation of BOQ including drafting Preambles / General Requirements.

• Undertake market review / research for compiling and updating unit rates for estimating.

• Responsible for on-site and off-site quantity verifications and confirmation with regards to payments and variation works.

• Responsible for checking and verifications of all invoices of the said sub packages on site.

• Maintain a register of payments.

• Check the materials on and off site and verified delivery and acceptance from the client’s representative for payment approval.

• Prepare and maintain records of all sub-contractors agreement and payments.

• On site verification of Final Accounts submitted by the Contractors and selected Sub Contractors and Suppliers, adjusting as necessary and providing recommendations to the Client.

• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts for Subcontract works.

• Update Cost report.

• Carry out cost estimates for alternative design solutions.

• Prepare estimates of variation works.

Pre-Contract

• Management of bonds, insurances, and guarantee logs.

• Verifying interim valuations and preparing payment certificates.

• Preparing variations analysis and recommendations.

• Preparing cost report.

• Attendance and representation at commercial meetings

• Assisting in identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks.

• Reporting to Associate Director on all commercial issues.

• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.

Pre-Contract

• Feasibility studies (cost per key, cost per m2 etc.).

• Cost Planning and estimating (BCIS and NRM1).

• Value Engineering, cash flow forecasts, Whole Life Costing, risk management.

• Bills of Quantities production (NRM 2, POMI and CESSM).

• Tender services including compilation, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations.

• Contract drafting as per standard forms

Essential

• Bachelor Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

• 15 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor including 10 years’ supervision experience on similar Projects and 5 years’ experience managing a team of Surveyors.

• Experience working with Cost X or other similar estimating programs is a must

• Knowledge and understanding of the following:

• Cost planning (concept design, schematic design & detailed design)

• Measurement / BOQ in POMI & CESMM

• Collation of Contract Documentation

• Understanding of FDIC Forms of Contracts

• Luxury Resorts and Conference Centres

• Demonstrate good understanding of compiling unit rates for estimating

Desirable

• Cost Plus Contract Administration Experience

• Chartered or working towards MRICS

• Experience in mass Rock Excavation or Mining Work

Behavioral Competencies

• Essential (Planning & time management, influencing skills, customer focus etc.)

• Self-starter

• Task orientated  

• Team player but able to work independently with minimum supervision

• Able to meet set deliverables

• Punctual

• Confident

• Good communication skills, both oral and written

• Able to act on own initiative and proactive manner

Rewards & Benefits:

We offer an excellent package which includes:

A competitive salary

Transportation allowance

Medical and life insurance cover

Annual leave

Medical and life insurance cover

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual flight allowance to point of origin

SNC-Lavalin is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented;

Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice;

Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect;

Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement;

Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability.